Case Study Bono's Quest   Instructions: Enter your answers into the boxes below. If you'd like a print-out of your responses, click on the Submit button at the bottom of the page, and you will be taken to a printer-friendly page. If you have been instructed to submit your exercise online, enter both your and your instructor's name and e-mail address, then click the Email button at the bottom of the page. Your answers will be e-mailed immediately.   A Regional Problem? :: Another Marshall Plan? :: Who Cares What Bono Thinks?   Another Marshall Plan? Although the battle against AIDS is an important component of Bono’s position, it is not the only matter of urgency. Bono argues that wealthier nations must revise their economic relationship with the nations of Africa. Investment in African infrastructure, the cancellation of enormous debt, and the restructuring of trade agreements are cited as policy initiatives that will produce significant economic reform. Bono’s position is that just as the United States invested in Europe after World War II as a means of limiting the spread of communism, investment in Africa is essential in limiting the spread of terrorism. The poverty that saturates these African nations provides a breeding ground for the discontent and despair that produces terrorists. It is Bono’s contention that "there are another ten Afghanistans potentially in Africa," that it is not smart "to wait around until these countries blow up in our face." Bono claims that "it costs a lot more to put out the fires than it does to prevent them." In his eyes, investment in Africa represents such a move to prevent these fires. Is it reasonable for wealthier nations to be expected to forgive the debts of developing countries? If newly-formed countries want to join the community of nations, shouldn’t they be expected to abide by the accepted rules of nations? Why should these poorer nations be relieved of an obligation to pay their debts or be placed in a position of receiving preferential trade status? Are these underdeveloped nations capable of effectively spending the billions of dollars that would be provided to them? What do you think of Bono’s argument that economic investment in Africa is essential in the battle against terrorism? Is this a remarkably perceptive claim or is Bono simply linking his concerns about Africa to an issue that is receiving considerable attention after 9/11?     Student Name:* Student Email:*   Professor Name:*   Professor Email:*         *required